Postcode B9 5LW is located in a major urban area, within the Heartlands ward of Birmingham in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Bordesley Green North area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year. The nearest station is Adderley Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Alexander Park.
Bordesley Green North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 755 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Bordesley Green North has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bordesley Green North is £42,182 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 62 ft away from B9 5LW.
Bordesley Green North near B9 5LW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Adderley Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Adderley Park | N/A | Walking directions to Adderley Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Alexander Park | Small | Walking directions to Alexander Park |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Heartlands area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £376,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £225,000 | £204 |
| Terraced | 19 | £195,000 | £222 |
| Flats | 4 | £114,500 | £266 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £125,000 | £126,250 |
| 2017 | £75,500 | £150,000 | £127,000 |
| 2018 | £81,000 | £160,000 | £125,500 |
| 2019 | £75,500 | £153,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £75,000 | £158,000 | £145,500 |
| 2021 | £90,000 | £195,000 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £180,000 |
| 2023 | £96,000 | £197,500 | £200,000 |
| 2024 | £123,000 | £217,500 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £95,000 | £249,000 | £212,000 |
| 2026 | — | £207,000 | £129,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £139 | £140 |
| 2017 | £135 | £150 | £142 |
| 2018 | £143 | £171 | £142 |
| 2019 | £149 | £160 | £165 |
| 2020 | £153 | £179 | £159 |
| 2021 | £155 | £192 | £186 |
| 2022 | £145 | £212 | £187 |
| 2023 | £179 | £206 | £233 |
| 2024 | £209 | £233 | £217 |
| 2025 | £181 | £207 | £222 |
| 2026 | — | £204 | £213 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near B9 5LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2025 | 383, Cherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4XA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 15, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 164, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LG | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 180, Pretoria Road, Birmingham, B9 5LG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 46, Whitacre Road, Birmingham, B9 5NL | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 |
In the B9 5LW postcode area, located within Bordesley Green North, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of B9 5LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | Cherrywood Road, Birmingham, B9 4UR | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | St Saviour's Road, Birmingham, B8 1HA | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Anna Store | 97-99 Arden Road, Birmingham, B8 1DE | Walking directions to Anna Store |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5NA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Yousaf | Clodeshall Road, Birmingham, B8 3SN | Walking directions to Yousaf |
Annual council tax rates for Birmingham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for B9 5LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shafique Shah
Heartlands - Elected 7 May 2026
Liam Byrne
Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around B9 5LW records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around B9 5LW in Bordesley Green North is £210,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to B9 5LW, including The Rosary Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkfield Community School (Outstanding) and Shaw Hill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to B9 5LW is Adderley Park, about 503 m away.
B9 5LW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North covering B9 5LW is Liam Byrne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Shafique Shah (Labour Party).